A traveling American carnival arrives in Munich, Germany, seeking new business opportunities. Joe, the charismatic barker, takes in a charming pickpocket named Willi, helping her find employment and eventually becoming intimate with her. When Frank, the high diver, falls for Willi and proposes, Joe seizes the chance to distance himself from her. However, after the marriage, Joe's attempts to reassert his influence over Willi are thwarted by a devastating turn of events.
Carnival Story
A traveling American carnival in Germany serves as the colorful setting for a tangled web of illicit romances, intense passion, and shocking surprises.